Thumbelina

Interesting Facts

• Thumbelina was born from a flower that grew from a magical seed given to an old woman by a fairy.
• The main character was so small that she could sleep in a walnut shell and float on a lily petal.
• Thumbelina experienced many adventures, including being kidnapped by a toad who wanted to marry her off to her son.
• She also met a May Beetle who was initially charmed by her beauty but later abandoned her due to pressure from other beetles.
• Thumbelina found refuge with a field mouse who wanted to marry her off to a wealthy mole living underground.
• Eventually, Thumbelina saved a swallow, which helped her escape from an unwanted marriage and carried her to the land of the elves.
• In the land of the elves, Thumbelina met the elf king, who was her size, and they married.